Section 408.7092. Frames, enclosures, platforms, capacity, and final limits.  


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  • (1) A car frame and platform shall be of metal. Frame members shall be securely bolted and braced. The factor of safety shall not be less than 4 with a uniformly distributed rated load.

    (2)     The car shall be enclosed to the extent necessary to afford reasonable protection.

    (3)     The platform area shall not exceed 5 square feet.

    (4)     The rated capacity shall be not less than 300 pounds.

    (5)     The limit of travel for the elevator shall be not more than 50 feet.

History: 2003 AACS; 2010 AACS.